Frigid Temperatures Grip the Region, But Milder Days Are Ahead
Sioux Lookout faces frigid temperatures with wind chills near -30°C today. A slow warm-up arrives by Sunday with snow on the way
Sioux Lookout starts the day in a deep freeze with temperatures sitting at -25.9°C as of 6:00 AM at the airport. Though the skies are mainly clear, the north wind at 5 km/h is enough to push the wind chill down to a bone-chilling -31°C. Humidity sits at 79%, and the barometric pressure is at 103.8 kPa and rising, signaling stable but cold conditions.
Today’s Forecast: Sunshine, But No Warmth
The sun may be shining, but don’t let it fool you—it’s still bitterly cold. Winds remain light at up to 15 km/h, but even that slight breeze will make it feel like -30°C this morning before “warming” to a mere -15°C wind chill in the afternoon. The high for the day is -10°C, and with a risk of frostbite, anyone stepping outside should be fully bundled up. The UV index is low at 2, but with all this snow, sunglasses might help with glare.
Tonight: Clear Skies, Even Colder Temps
The skies remain clear through the evening, but clouds creep in after midnight. Winds stay light at up to 15 km/h, but the temperature drops to a frigid -21°C. The wind chill will make it feel like -18°C in the evening before sinking to -28°C overnight, once again bringing a risk of frostbite.
Looking Ahead: Gradual Warm-Up, Snow Returns
- Friday, February 21: Mainly cloudy with a few flurries beginning near noon. Winds remain light at up to 15 km/h, but the day starts bitterly cold with a wind chill of -26°C in the morning before improving slightly to -14°C in the afternoon. High of -8°C.
- Friday Night: Cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries. Low of -13°C.
- Saturday, February 22: Cloudy with a 30% chance of flurries, high of -4°C.
- Saturday Night: Cloudy with a 40% chance of flurries, low of -13°C.
- Sunday, February 23: Cloudy with a 60% chance of snow, but a surprising warm-up to 0°C—the first time in a while temperatures are breaking into the negatives!
- Sunday Night: Periods of snow, low of -5°C.
What to Wear: Arctic Survival Mode
Sioux Lookout is locked in a deep freeze, so full winter gear is non-negotiable. A heavy-duty parka, thermal base layers, insulated gloves, a hat, and a scarf are must-haves. Frostbite can set in quickly at these temperatures, so cover all exposed skin. If you’re heading out, consider double-layering socks and wearing windproof outerwear to block out the cold.
Sioux Lookout Weather Trivia: Record-Breaking Cold
Think today is cold? Back on February 15, 1939, Sioux Lookout recorded its coldest February temperature ever at a jaw-dropping -45.6°C! While we’re far from that level today, it’s still a stark reminder that winter here does not mess around.
